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Technical sustainability of credit line will be ensured through provision of relevant training and hands-on 
technical assistance to PFIs. They will be trained in applicability of the new financial products, assessing the suitability 
and effectiveness of these new products, and on mitigation of the related risks. The sustainability of the funding that PFIs 
will be receiving will be also ensured by using UZAIFSA that has accumulated extensive experience and continues to 
monitor the implementation of the previous WB-financed credit lines. 

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Agriculture Modernization Project (P158372) 
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IV. 
PROJECT APPRAISAL SUMMARY 
A. Technical, Economic and Financial Analysis 
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Technical design. Technical design of many project activities is kept flexible reflecting the early stage of reforms 
and need for experimentation and piloting. Technical design of productivity and climate resilience enhancing activities 
will be based on well-established and tested locally and globally agronomic practices being promoted under WB, GIZ, and 
USAID supported projects in Uzbekistan. Design of the agricultural extension and advisory services will be based on an 
assessment of options from international experiences and local consultations. A pilot of twenty-six extension/advisory 
centers, two per region, will generate lessons for future scale up nation-wide. The introduction of national GAP and 
certifications will strengthen the trade position of the participating value chain actors, and the entire sector. Improving 
awareness and providing training and access to respective certifications is crucial for producers, processors, and 
exporters. The design of the credit line is supported by successful experience of the ongoing WB projects and extensive 
consultations with private sector and interested commercial banks on options to support inclusive value chains.